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12/30/2014

I am starting the Bikini Body Guide by Kayla Itsines, an Australian personal trainer who specializes in helping women achieved a slim, muscular build without bulking. My workout routine has been off lately (or non-existent), so I am officially challenging myself to stick with the 12 week workout plan to get my body back on track.

This is something that I have been wanting to do for a while but have made excuses not to. Her workouts are definitely not easy but they are reasonable for time and space (if I cannot make it to the gym-cause, hey, I live in Canada and there are snow storms-I can do them just as easy at home).

I will be keep track on my progress on Instagram which will include progress pictures, workout videos, food pictures, and other things that make me happy through this journey! I am starting week 2 this week and am very excited to start feeling better (Christmas vacay DESTROYED me!)

12/21/2014

Christmas and New Years are the two holidays where people tend to over indulge in alcoholic drinks, I know that I am a fan of having a few drinks over the holidays (Christmas day usually starts with mimosas and ends with wine) So here are a few drinks that I came up with to avoid brutal hangovers from sugary drinks and bloated bellies from carbonates beers!

12/16/2014

I made these little treats over the weekend for a family Christmas party, they were absolutely amazing! (not to brag or anything) These babies are not only free from animal cruelty but also from gluten, peanuts, soy, and other allergens one might find in your average cheesecake.

7 Ingredient Vegan Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust:

1 cup pitted dates (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes then drained)

1 cup raw almonds

Filling:

1.5 cups raw cashews, soaked in water 4-6 hours or overnight

1 large lemon, juiced

1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp full fat coconut milk

1/2 cup agave nectar

Optional Flavor Add-Ins:

2 Tbsp natural almond butter

1/4 cup wild blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

Add almonds and process into a meal.

Add dates to food processor with almond meal and blend until mixed. Move into a separate bowl and set aside.